Harnessing the Healing Power of Medicinal Mushrooms for Depression Treatment

Medicinal mushrooms can help alleviate depression.
London: According to the results of a recent study, as little as one or two doses of “magic mushrooms” can be an effective treatment for depression.

Unlocking Nature’s Potential: Using Medicinal Mushrooms to Treat Depression.

A study published in the British Medical Journal indicated that one dose of psilocybin, an active component present in magic mushrooms, was beneficial in reducing symptoms of depression.

A group of researchers from the United Kingdom analyzed databases to compare the use of psilocybin as a treatment for depression. Furthermore, they looked into research where the drug was used in psychotherapy and other settings.
The study included 436 depressed people. According to the study’s findings, treatment with psilocybin greatly improved the condition.

Unlocking Nature’s Potential: Using Medicinal Mushrooms to Treat Depression.

Although the findings are good, more research is needed.

Depression affects more than 300 million individuals worldwide, with one out of every six people suffering from moderate to severe depression, according to the Office of National Statistics.

Unlocking Nature’s Potential: Using Medicinal Mushrooms to Treat Depression.

Magic mushrooms are currently classified as a first-line substance in the United Kingdom, meaning they are subject to tight regulations. A year ago, many members of the United Kingdom’s parliament urged that the government reduce its rating.